Recovery in the Middle Ages
Recovery in the Middle Ages
Is Addiction a Conscious Choice? & What Neuroscientists and Philosophers Know About Addiction.
Is Addiction a Conscious Choice? & What Neuroscientists and Philosophers Know About Addiction.
Is Addiction a Conscious Choice? & What Neuroscientists and Philosophers Know About Addiction.
Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Mike and Nat explore whether addiction is a choice, a disease, or something else in this candid and thought-provoking episode.
Explicit
98 minutes
Thought-provoking
Raw
Honest
Informative
Inspiring
About this podcast
Author:
Recovery in the Middle Ages
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
131 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Addiction: Choice, Disease, or Something Else? A Deep Dive with Mike and Nat
Episode Overview
- The episode delves into the debate on whether addiction is a choice, a disease, or something else
- Mike and Nat draw on scientific studies and insights from addiction research to explore the complexities of addiction
- The conversation covers topics such as the impact of childhood experiences on addiction and the role of willpower and agency
- They also touch on harm reduction strategies, the importance of mental health support, and the potential implications of forced addiction treatment
- The episode offers a thought-provoking, honest, and raw look at the complexities of addiction and recovery
So tweet us at WhatYouTweet. Subscribe to your favourite show. Drop a five star review. Join our private Facebook group. Buy a t-shirt. Or simply write and say hello.
Mike and Nat, the suburban dads from 'Recovery in the Middle Ages', tackle one of the most debated topics in addiction recovery: Is addiction a conscious choice, a disease, or something entirely different? In this episode, they dive into both sides of the argument, drawing from scientific studies and addiction research. They also take a close look at Maia Szalavitz’s New York Times Op-Ed, 'This is What Neuroscientists and Philosophers Know About Addiction'.
The discussion doesn't stop there; they explore how childhood experiences shape addiction, the role of willpower, and the importance of mental health support. Harm reduction strategies and the implications of forced treatment are also on the table. This episode is packed with honest and raw conversations that shed light on the multifaceted nature of addiction and recovery.
If you're looking for a thoughtful examination of what drives addiction and how to tackle it, Mike and Nat's candid dialogue offers plenty of food for thought.